Solutions

The battle against gender inequality continues today, however there are definitely ways in which we can work to put this war to rest. In order for equal treatment to be achieved, there are many areas in our society that must be targeted and tackled individually.

• The workplace

The work place is an area in which gender inequality cannot be ignored. Women everywhere are being denied their right to equal pay and treatment. If these areas practice strict enforcement against this discrimination, with harsh penalties if violated, the workplace can become a safer and more enjoyable environment for women.

• The public

As mentioned in an earlier post, although laws can quickly change, attitudes take longer. The past is unchangeable; however, we can utilize the past as an example of what we don't want. The present, is what needs to be modified and the future is what needs to be gelled. If we can change the way society approaches gender differences, we can change the way females are negatively regarded.  But in order to change the way society views women, the source of origin must be targeted: the media has to change what it puts out for the world to see, and how women are portrayed.

• The Media

In my opinion, the media has an extremely large influence on how today's society thinks and acts. What people view on television, in movies, on the radio, and via magazines influence each person's views. I think it's extremely important to ensure that the media is no longer allowed to have women portray stereotypical roles in which they are degraded. Also, sexist and gender biased comments should be monitored and censored. If these negative attributes are removed from our every day television the idea of gender inequality won't continue to be normalized, if society doesn't see examples of it every day.